The Vector retains the stiffer flex of its portly brother but its
smaller dimensions make it more useful for turning in tighter places.
Its lesser size also makes the Vector an extremely lightweight ski, and
as such, it is an ideal ski for long-distance backcountry tours and
ski-mountaineering adventures.

Demanding terrain and uncertain conditions on longer backcountry forays
also demand a ski that can easily edge and stick to a dicey slope, if
need be. The Vector meets this challenge with verve.

Of course, high-mountain passes and icy couloirs aren’t the only places
where a skier might encounter hardish snow. The Vector’s ability to
change edges quickly also make it a solid performer for skiing in-bounds
at the resort.

And Vectors hold their own on powder days, too. (No surprise, given
where they are made and the odd-sounding company who created them.)